Lamine Yamal takes to social media with a message just hours before facing Argentina

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Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

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Spain winger Lamine Yamal has once again taken to social media with a cryptic message just hours before one of the biggest matches of his career.

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Ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, the 19-year-old shared an old photograph of himself as a child on Instagram, accompanied by the caption: “For you and for the streets.”

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The post quickly went viral as fans interpreted it as a message of confidence before the showdown at the Estadio Azteca.

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Yamal has become well known for making bold social media posts before high-profile matches, often sharing motivational messages or photos that capture the mood ahead of kick-off.

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The Barcelona star has built a reputation for talking tough before big games, with several of his pre-match Instagram posts attracting widespread attention throughout Spain’s run to the World Cup final.

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His latest message came as Spain prepare to face defending champions Argentina in a clash that has been billed as a battle between football’s present and future, with Yamal set to go head-to-head with Lionel Messi.

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Yamal has been one of the standout performers at the tournament, helping Spain reach their first World Cup final since winning the trophy in 2010.

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The teenager will now be hoping his latest pre-match post proves to be another good omen as La Roja attempt to dethrone Argentina and lift the World Cup for a second time.

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